soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
small token (of gratitude); my (humble) feelings
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
continuously; the whole time; much (more); (by) far; far (away); long (ago, before, after)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to lead a life; to live a life
resolute; determined; bold
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
bulging; swelling (e.g. with water); loose-fitting or baggy (clothing); bubbling; foaming
to get goosebumps; to have gooseflesh
painstaking (e.g. effort); excruciating (e.g. hard work); grueling
special training; intensive training; crash course
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
great joy; delight; jubilation
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to be conspicuous; to stand out
maidservant; housemaid; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady; (arch.) lady
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
thoughtless; reckless; ordinary; usual; excessive; indiscriminate
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)